macOS 10.15.7 Supplemental Update Downloads

• macOS 10.15.7 Supplemental Update (Delta) (1.22 GB)
• macOS 10.15.7 Supplemental Update (Combo) (2.86 GB)

• Resolves an issue where macOS would not automatically connect to Wi-Fi networks
• Fixes an issue that could prevent files syncing through iCloud Drive
• Addresses a graphic issue that may occur on iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) with Radeon Pro 5700 XT

• iOS 14.2 release notes
• iPadOS 14.2 release notes
• About the security content of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2
  
  
• iOS 12.4.9 release notes.
  "Provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.
• About the security content of iOS 12.4.9
  
  
• watchOS 7.1 release notes
• About the security content of watchOS 7.1
  
  
• watchOS 6.2.9 release notes
• About the security content of watchOS 6.2.9
  
  
• watchOS 5.3.9 release notes
• About the security content of watchOS 5.3.9
  
  
• tvOS release notes has added tvOS 14.2 info:
  - "HomePod home theater: Connect HomePod to Apple TV 4K and enjoy stereo, surround sound, and Dolby Atmos audio. Add a second HomePod for a more immersive sound stage with true stereo sound." (Of course Stereo isn't true Atmos or Surround Sound.)
  - "Apple One:* Get Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+ (coming late 2020), and more in one simple plan."
• About the security content of tvOS 14.2

• Yes, you can have bootable backups on macOS Big Sur (Carbon Copy Cloner blog)
  (Article was updated on Nov. 11th regarding the Big Sur 11.0.1 public release.)
  
  
• App privacy questions available in App Store Connect (developer news)
  - This info will be required to submit new apps/updates to App Store starting Dec. 8, 2020.
  
  
• VoiceOver & Speaking Text: How to Have Your Mac Read to You (sponsor blog)
  
  
• XCOM 2 Collection released for iOS (feral interactive)
  
  
• Apple to Start Intel Breakup Next Week with New Mac laptops (bloomberg)
  
  
• Coronavirus Exposure Notifications Systems: How They Work on iOS (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Apple Must Pay VirnetX $503 Million in Security-Patent Trial (bloomberg)

• Apple's Vintage and obsolete products
  
  
• Apple web server notifications (security fixes)
  
  
• About the Security Content of macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update
  
  
• How to Use private Wi-Fi addresses in iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 (new)
  
  
• How to Set up home theater audio with HomePod and Apple TV 4K
  
  
• If You Forgot the Passcode for your iPhone, or Your iPhone is Disabled
  
  
• About the security content of Apple Music 3.4.0 for Android

• Free Workshop: Mastering Your Home Studio Mixes (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Security Updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader (adobe bulletin)
  - A reader said there's a problem with the update for Macs. (updated 11/4).

  "The MacOS version update is a ".dmg" file which is supposed to be version 2020.013.20064, but the downloaded file is actually titled AcroRdrDC_2001320064_MUI.dmg.
  (Bulletin's links goes to https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=7035, that page lists Version "2020.013.20064" & filename "AcroRdrDCUpd2001320064_MUI.dmg".)
  Trying to install the .pkg file contained in this image results in an error (at least on my Hackintosh). I think the error is due either to the incorrect title or possibly the wrong file being posted.

  (He later wrote)
  I downloaded and tried the Adobe Reader update installer again. Got the same-titled ".dmg" file, but this time the ".pkg" installation worked. However, the downloaded "update" file is 527 MB, not 180 MB (as advertised), and there is a discrepancy between the Mac's "Get Info" version number and the in-app "About Adobe Reader" version number.
  (The "get info" version is "20.013.20064" vs "2020.013.20064" in app info
  - maybe getinfo version is just using the last 2 digits for the year?")
  But the updated app seems to work normally.
  -Bill"

  Thanks Bill. (I don't use Acrobat/Reader personally.)
  
  
• Seagate IronWolf 125 SSD Review (storagereview)
  
  
• OWC Acquires BRU Family of Backup, Archival, and Storage Solutions (sponsor blog)
  
  
• Chrome 86.0.4240.183 Stable Channel Update (google)
  - includes 10 security fixes.
  
  
• Firmware Update for Onkyo TX-RZ740, RZ840, NR797 A/V Receivers

October 26th to 30th, 2020 News Archive
• AirPods Pro Service Program.
• Firefox 82.0.2 and 82.0.1 updates.
• Little Snitch 5 Beta 2 (for macOS Big Sur).
• Apple Reports Fourth Quarter Results.
• Transform an Old Mac Mini Into a Media Server Using Plex.
• How to Enable iCloud Keychain on Your Mac.
• Apple's Clips app gets its biggest update ever (v3.0).
• Clips app version 3.0 for iOS 14.0 or later.
• Apple's Privacy Report, Safari 14, and You.
• Apple Buys Vilynx Self-Learning AI Video Startup to Improve Apps.
• Tax and price changes for apps and in-app purchases.
• Apple Developing Smaller AirPods Pro, Revamped Entry-Level Model.
• iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Teardown.
• Envoy Pro Elektron: Fast, Tough, USB-C Bus-Powered SSD from $99.
• Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2020
• XPG GAMMIX S50 Lite PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD Review
• libbluray 1.2.1 (fixing bugs & improving support for UHD Blurays).
• Bug in HDMI 2.1 chips Affect AV Receivers, XBOX Series X & NVIDIA Cards
• Onkyo RZ Series Receivers Tips, Tricks and Firmware Updates
• Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates.

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